Claims Adjuster I

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of claims administration for all property and casualty claims, coordinating claims to closure for the company and franchise network worldwide with minimal supervision.
• Conduct thorough investigations, evaluate damages and liability, and negotiate settlements with claimants or their attorneys for casualty claims.
• Investigate, evaluate damages, and negotiate settlements directly with Snap-on franchisees and Insurance carriers for property and franchisee inventory claims.
• Effectively establish reserves and manage all files for prompt closure of claims.
• Coordinate and liaise with Insurance carriers on Franchisee & Corporate programs in the areas of General Liability and business auto programs.
• Support financial reporting of losses to Snap-on SecureCorp.
• Maintain accurate notes on claim history within the claim system.
• Review, document, and evaluate medical records and negotiate third party settlements with claimants and attorneys.
• Support Snap-on SecureCorp Insurance with agency administration and claims handling.
• Act as first level of escalation in complex claim handling situations with entry-level adjusters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with six to eight years of claims handling and insurance company experience.
• Adjuster insurance licensing in all states that require a license and maintain accreditation.
• Working knowledge of insurance coverage with investigative, analytic, and negotiating skills.
• Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft office package.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with franchisees, employees, and experts.
• Prior experience with a national insurance carrier, or third party administrator.
• Previous experience maintaining independent caseload.
• Compliance with department claim standards and best practices.
• Insurance Certifications preferred: Associate In Claims (AIC), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU).
• Casualty license for Auto, GL and Property in home state, CA, TX, FL, NY & GA.